Representing Yourself in Federal Court

• Federal Court Rules

  Find information about Federal and Local Court Rules. Read More

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  United States District Court District of Minnesota

• How to Start a Civil Lawsuit without an Attorney

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  United States District Court District of Minnesota

• Pro Se Civil Guidebook

  This guidebook is intended to be an informative and practical resource for understanding the basic procedures of the Court. Content Detail

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  United States District Court District of Minnesota

• Responding to a Summons and Complaint

  Information on how to respond with a written answer. Content Detail

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  United States District Court District of Minnesota

• Information about Filing a Federal Court Lawsuit Electronically

  E-Pro Se is a user-friendly, interactive web application that allows an unrepresented party to prepare the documents that are required to start a civil lawsuit electronically. Content Detail

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  United States District Court District of Minnesota

• Service of Process

  Information about the process after filing the complaint. Content Detail

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  United States District Court District of Minnesota

• Using the Court's Electronic Case Filing System (CM/ECF)

  Information about the Federal Court's Electronic Case Filing System and how to be approved. Content Detail

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  United States District Court District of Minnesota

• Federal Court IFP (In Forma Pauperis) Status

  Information about the Federal Court's IFP application for waiving court fees/costs. Content Detail

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  United States District Court District of Minnesota

• Removal of Judges and Complaints against Judges

  Information about Removing a Judge from a Case (Called "recusal") for Bias or Other Reasons Read More

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  Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center

• Glossary of Federal Court Terms

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  United States District Court District of Minnesota